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Romano Chicken with Lemon Garlic Pasta

A delicious and creamy Romano chicken served over lemon garlic pasta, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Romano Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lemon Garlic Pasta
  • 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Romano cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Keep warm on low heat.
Prepare the Pasta
  1. In a pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add the lemon juice and zest to the pan, followed by salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Drain the pasta and add it to the lemon garlic mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
  5. Serve the pasta topped with the Romano chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and lemon according to your taste preferences.

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